Lollipop Magazine

Darlington – Huntingtons – Review

April 1, 2000

Darlington still whip out the sarcasm and the cheese dip, name-drop the cool bands left and right, and write a “let’s hook up” song to Donna A.

Huntingtons – Darlington – Review

April 1, 2000

I sometimes kinda like Huntingtons, but when their not-best-work is placed next to the modern-day equivalent of the Violent Femmes, they suffer in comparison.

My So-Called Punk Rock Life – Review

January 1, 2000

With 30 songs, 74 minutes-worth of material to choose from, there’s pretty much no way to lose on this sucker if yer into pop punk or punk rock.

Darlington – Mess You Up – Review

September 1, 1999

17 songs, most of which aren’t up to snuff with last year’s Girltroversy. Perhaps it’s the thick production as opposed to the clear-as-a-bell Girltroversy.

30 Amp Fuse – Rewind – Review

April 1, 1999

Subtle pop is a great thing to achieve, but it’s also easy to miss and write a bland, forgettable song. 30 Amp Fuse shuffle in the antechamber of greatness.

The Cretins – We’re Gonna Get So Laid – Review

November 1, 1998

Sure, perhaps Screeching Weasel and The Vindictives can record an album in a day, but not everyone oughtta go for that first-draft kinda feel.

The Heartdrops – This is the Heartdrops – Review

September 1, 1997

What good old American rock is all about. Many bands try to get it right, and get boring instead. There is no gimmick to hide behind. This rock is heartfelt.

The Cretins – I Feel Better Already – Review

February 1, 1997

On their CD debut, I Feel Better Already, The Cretins prove that they are the new and rightful throne owners of the Bubblicious scene that is punk.

The Cretins – The Cretins / Magnatone split – Review

October 1, 1996

If you love sappy lyrics, and a sugar-coated voice to match, over new-school textbook pop punk, then look no further.

Magnatone – The Cretins / Magnatone split – Review

October 1, 1996

If you love sappy lyrics, and a sugar-coated voice to match, over new-school textbook pop punk, then look no further.